title: Sharp recanalization of central venous occlusions: a useful technique for haemodialysis line insertion.
abstract: Central venous occlusions can be difficult to traverse using conventional catheter and wire techniques. We describe six procedures in five patients using a technique of "sharp" recanalization and subsequent line insertion. The technique was successful in all of the cases, with the line functional for a mean duration of 13 months. This technique can permit successful dialysis catheter placement in patients who have failed with traditional techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Athreya
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Annamalai
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moss
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Robertson
mesh_terms: D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010690:Phlebography; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging